The Role of the School Counselor
"Today's school counselors are vital members of the education team. They help all students in the areas of academic achievement, career and social/emotional development, ensuring today's students become the productive, well-adjusted adults of tomorrow." (ASCA, 2017)
What does the counselor do?
Assist with conflict management
Behavior modification
Attendance counseling
Advocate for student's academic needs
Provide resources for homeless and foster students
Provide community resources for all families
Collaborate and support teachers, parents, & school administrators for student success
Promote and support student's academic, personal/social, and emotional well being
How I do... what I do...
*Group Counseling *Individual Counseling *Class Presentations *SST Meetings *Tele-Conferencing * Student Workshops *Parent Meetings *Parent Workshops
Want to Chat with Mrs. Clark...
Please fill out the appropriate forms below to make an appointment to speak with the school counselor. Mrs. Clark will attempt to reach the person who submitted the form request within 24-48 hours of submission.
Students, parents, and staff can also reach me via email at clarkc@lancsd.org or by phone at (661) 488-7223
Counselor's Message on Confidentiality
Please note, that confidentiality cannot be guaranteed via phone conferences. The school counselor will make every effort to ensure a confidential conversation, and as always, appropriate persons will be notified if any of the following come up in our conversation:
Someone is hurting you
You want to hurt someone
You want to hurt yourself
Additional Support
Crisis Text Line: Text "LA" to 741741
Department of Mental Health Hotline: (800) 854 - 7771
National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Trevor Project Lifeline (Available 24/7; Confidential Suicide Hotline for LGBT Youth): 866-488-7386
Emergency Situation: 911